reflector

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo ou superfície que reflete radiação, como luz, som ou calor; também se refere a um telescópio óptico que usa um espelho côncavo para formar a imagem.

A noun referring to a device or surface that reflects radiation, such as light, sound, or heat, or an optical telescope that uses a concave mirror to produce an image.

1. Device that reflects radiationB2formalscientific

   A surface or device that redirects light, heat, or sound waves back toward their source or in a specific direction.

   Refletor

   • The bicycle has a red reflector on the back for safety.
   • Solar panels often use reflectors to concentrate sunlight.
   • The reflector on the lighthouse helps ships navigate at night.

   Sinônimosmirror

2. Reflecting telescopeC1formalscientific

   An optical telescope that uses a large concave mirror to gather and focus light, producing an image that is magnified by an eyepiece.

   Telescópio refletor

   • The astronomer used a reflector to observe distant galaxies.
   • Reflectors are preferred for deep-sky observations due to their light-gathering power.
   • The design of the reflector telescope was pioneered by Isaac Newton.

   Sinônimosreflecting telescope